Primavera Pasta Salad Recipe
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
- Pasta Salad:
- 1/2 lb. pasta of choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 1 1/4 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, sliced or chopped
- 1/3 cup olives, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 avocado, diced
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Red chili flakes, for serving
- Dressing:
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, combine the broccoli florets and frozen peas with the vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking for a couple more minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the broccoli is crisp-tender.
- Drain any remaining liquid and transfer the vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chives, dried basil, dried parsley, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, agave nectar, and olive oil until well combined.
- Combine the Salad:
- To the bowl with the cooked vegetables, add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, and vegan parmesan cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Transfer the pasta salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
- Top each serving with diced avocado and a few lemon wedges.
- Sprinkle with red chili flakes to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving if preferred.
This Primavera Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for a quick lunch or as a side at your next gathering. Enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors and crunchy textures.
